- #PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS SOFTWARE#
- #PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS WINDOWS 7#
- #PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS WINDOWS#
If the USB drive isn’t showing up even after trying a different port, computer, or checking in Disk Management, the drive is probably dead and needs to be replaced. Some hubs have insufficient power for external drives to function, which may be the case with yours. If you’re using a USB hub, unplug the stick from the hub and plug it directly into your computer. If it’s moving up and down or feels loose, then it’s faulty/damaged. Check if the port is clean, dust-free, and firm. If it works on the new USB port or computer, the USB port may be damaged or dead, or the computer itself may have a problem.Ī faulty, damaged or dead USB port presents problems such as failure to detect USB drives or displays error messages. Unplug the USB stick from the current port and computer, and try plugging into a different computer and/or USB port. Try Plugging Into a Different Computer Or USB Port
#PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS WINDOWS#
In Windows PCs, most USB 3 devices can connect to USB 2 ports, which shouldn’t be much trouble. If your USB stick isn’t meant to work with your computer, then it won’t show up when you plug it in. Some computers can be slow and get overwhelmed by the multiple operations they have to run during startup, so it’s possible that your USB stick might be getting overlooked.
Unplug the USB stick, shut down your computer and unplug it from the power source.
#PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS SOFTWARE#
This may be an old tech support standby, but it fixes a lot of issues, especially those caused by software glitches. It’s possible that the flash drive could have been damaged without your knowledge, so check it physically to rule out any issues before trying again. Some units have a dedicated power cable, or physical power button that you have to turn on manually, for your computer to detect it. When you connect your USB stick to your computer, it should ideally turn on automatically with flashing lights on the unit indicating activity. Create new drive volume and assign a drive letter.Use Device Manager to scan for hardware changes.Try plugging into a different computer or USB port.On the flash drive the Location is: 0000.001d.0002.002.000.000.000.000.000ģrd location property looks pretty weird(Im assuming the third Location data is for the flash drive since the only other USB devices are my Microsft Mouse and the MagicJack which I know is a composite device but I could be wrong.ĪMD Athlon 64 3200+ 1GIG Memory ATI Radeon X800XL 250gig W.D.How To Fix a Plugged-In USB Drive Not Showing Up On the MagicJack(USB Composite Device) the location is: Port_#0002.Hub_#0007 On the Microsoft Optical mouse the Location is : Port_#0001.Hub_#0004 Can someone help me get the proper recognition for this device on Windows 7? Thanks.Įdit: I noticed in Device Manager->USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE->Propteries the following information for my Microsoft Optical Mouse and the PNY 8GB flash drive However, when I go to Control Panel->Hardware and Sounds->Devices and Printers it shows a device called "DISK 2.0" which I believe is the "minimal" recognition of this 8GB flash drive What I mean by minimally is that when I look for the device byĮxploring "Computer" from the start menu the device doesn't show up AT ALL.
#PNY FLASH DRIVE PROBLEMS WINDOWS 7#
But when I try using it on a Windows 7 Operating System, the drive is minimally recognized by Windows 7.
I have a PNY Attache 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive that works perfectly under Windows XP.
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